All Obituaries

Richard T. Nielens Sr. 88 of Port Byron, NY passed away Thursday April 14, 2022 at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Nielens was born in Detroit, Michigan on January ,4 1934 to Edmond and Wilhelmina Cronmiller Nielens. He was a US Airforce Veteran of the Korean War and after his service he was employed as an engineer by Allied Chemical and Hydro Co. of Solvey, NY . He raised Beef Cattle and worked for the down of Mentzon the Snow plow and mowing in the summers. In his spare time, he enjoyed...

On Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, Betty Rigby, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Betty Rigby was born on March 13, 1937, in West Seneca, NY to Roy and Elizabeth (Harris) Gee. On June 20, 1953, she married the love of her life, Keith Rigby. They raised four sons, Terry, Rodney, Mark, and Dale in Spring Lake, NY. Betty was truly one of a kind. She was generous with all she had. She always had an open door and warm smile for anyone who wanted to stop by. Betty had a way...

Eunice Rooker Ethel Rooker of Port Byron NY, known to friends and family as Eunice, passed away April 2, 2022, at home. She was born, along with twin brother Marion, to Wesley J Barrett, Sr., and Ethel Hillock Barrett on January 7, 1927, in Port Byron not far from her home of the last 73 years. Eunice spent most of her childhood in the Jordan NY area. During WWII she lived in Rochester where she worked at Kodak’s Naval Ordinance Div. At war’s end, she returned to Port Byron by riding a...

Kathleen Shetler-Globus passed away on March 12th following a battle Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 79. Kathleen was born in Auburn, NY to Catherine and Elbert Shetler and grew up in Port Bryon with her five siblings Jimmy, Johnny, Betty, Janice, and Maureen. Pursuing her fierce sense of patriotism and advocacy Kathleen met her husband of 42 years Ronald Globus at Soviet Union Multimedia show serving as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Commerce representing United States. ...

Ronald "Ronnie" Patrick Globus 77of Port Byron and NYC passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 12, 2022 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's Disease . Ronnie was born in Fort Knox, KY to Jane and Morty Globus and grew up in New York with his two brothers Richard and Stephen Globus. Pursuing his love of Photography and engineering, and with the help of his brothers they lead to the patent of the Globuscope. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Kathleen Shetler-Globus who...

David L. Huey “Poppi” David L. Huey, 57, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 6th, 2022. David was born in Auburn, N.Y. He graduated from Auburn High School. He leaves behind his wife of 7 years, Sherri Huey David had many enjoyable hobbies. His most recent was spending time with his cat, “Dexter Fuzz-nuts Huey.” He also enjoyed spending time with family, cooking delicious Italian dishes, traveling for pleasure and work and tending to his successful...

hCharles E. Knapp 85 of Weedsport, NY passed away Friday January 21, 2022, at Auburn Community Hospital. Mr. Knapp was born on July 10, 1936, the son of the late Eugene and Fannie Chase Knapp. Before his retirement, Mr. Knapp worked for many years as an electrician with the IBEW Local 43 in Syracuse, NY. He is survived by his son Randy (Debora) Knapp, his daughter Lori (Gary) Rudick. Grandchildren Samantha, Kaitlynne, Cory, Jordan, Alyssa and Alex. He was predeceased By his wife Helen and...

Violet D. Peck 85 of Port Byron, NY passed away January 3, 2022 at Auburn Community Hospital. Violet was born in Memphis, NY on Sept. 4, 1936 the daughter of James and Susan Clements Dixon. She enjoyed crocheting in her spare time.  She was a loving Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by her children Steven (Michele) Peck , Deborah Peck of Port Byron and Susan Peck of Weedsport. Grandchildren Michael, Heather, Shawn, Kimberly, Jennifer, and Christine.  Eleven Great...

Helen B. Lauckarn Oct. 10, 1922 - December 12, 2021 Helen B. Lauckarn 99 of Auburn, NY formally of Port Byron, NY passed away December 12, 2021 peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Talbot and Grace Streeter.  Helen was a graduate of Cato Meridian High School and Syracuse Business School. She was employed at Pass & Seymour Co. and Allied Chemical of Solvay, NY for many years.  Helen became a Cayuga Co. Health Aide for 11 years and retired...

Joan Marie (O'Connor) Boardway 82 of Port Byron, NY passed away peacefully at her home. Joan was born in Auburn, NY to James and Mildred O'Connor. Joan worked and retired from Frazer & Jones of Solvay, NY. She is survived by a son David Boardway a daughter Donna Boardway, Brother Peter O'Connor, a sister Jean Conaughey, Granson Robert Francis Boardway. She is predeceased by her Husband Robert John Boardway., Sisters Luella Learo and Sharon O'Connell, and a brother James O'Connor. Per her...